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Dispute Resolution, Employment | 23rd January 2025

Blowing kisses, not boundaries

A recent Employment Tribunal case has sparked debate about the boundaries of workplace behaviour, with a male manager’s attempt to ‘air kiss’ a female colleague...

Louisa Keville

Associate, Employment Law
Dispute Resolution, Employment | 7th January 2025

Working time regulations – the essentials

Regulations limiting the amount of time an employee can work every week were brought into force through The Working Time Regulations 1998.  This regulation was...

Yara Abdallah

Solicitor, Dispute Resolution
Dispute Resolution, Employment | 11th November 2024

Recruitment – legal requirements

There is no one piece of legislation setting out the legal requirements of the recruitment process. However, there are several legal requirements which employers must...

Jane Crosby

Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution & Accredited Mediator
Dispute Resolution, Employment | 17th October 2024

Government steadies the path on worker reforms

Unveiled Employment Rights Bill paces change for employers and workers. Heralded as the greatest shake up in UK employment law for more than 30 years,...

Jane Crosby

Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution & Accredited Mediator
Dispute Resolution, Residential Property | 24th September 2024

Landlords learn how to navigate the Mental Health Breathing Space

Private residential landlords are being challenged to keep pace with current legislation and a scheme to support tenants through debt is one of the latest...

Lucy Penfold

Associate, Dispute Resolution
Dispute Resolution, Employment | 22nd August 2024

Mind your words and avoid discrimination at work

The office banter. The casual joke. The seemingly harmless comment. In a fast-paced world, it's easy to overlook the power of language. But choose your...

Jane Crosby

Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution & Accredited Mediator
Dispute Resolution | 12th August 2024

Making a claim for dilapidations

Landlords and tenants of commercial properties can find themselves in a dispute if the tenant does not give the property back at the end of...

Lucy Penfold

Associate, Dispute Resolution
Dispute Resolution, Employment | 2nd July 2024

Keeping tabs on leave for carers

As the holiday season gets underway, employers should check they are on track with the new rules for carer’s leave and that they have a...

Jane Crosby

Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution & Accredited Mediator

Bowser v Smith [2023] and its importance for Personal Representatives

Bowser v Smith [2023] EWCA Civ 923 is a sobering lesson for personal representatives on a number of matters, including what to do when contemplating...

Kerry Dunn

Barrister

A Landlord’s Guide to Dealing with Commercial Tenants

As a landlord in the UK, dealing with commercial tenants can be a complex and challenging task. This guide aims to provide a comprehensive overview...

Roderick Campbell

Partner, Head of Commercial Property